We are looking for volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to families in the Southampton and Portsmouth areas.

This role may include:

• Accompany family to hospital appointments
• Accompany family on outings
• Participate in craft/play activities with children and families inside and outside the home
• Listening to parents, children and young people
• Provide practical support in the family home, including domestic help, cooking and recreational activities
• Provide respite for the family.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Ability to build relationships based on excellent communication and active istening skills
• Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience of interacting with children and young people
• Ability to work with children and young people with complex health needs
• Flexible and adaptable manner
• Ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non Judgemental approach
• Flexible approach with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Warm, friendly and a sense of humour.
• Car driver essential

All ages welcome from 18 onwards

This role is Monday - Friday and we ask that you are able to commit to 1 day a week.

To find out more or to apply for this role please contact our volunteer team on 01372 220043 or volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk